Summary:
Zip code 99111 contains one high school, Colfax High School, a grades 7-12 school serving 263 students in the rural town of Colfax, Washington, within the highly-ranked Colfax School District.
Colfax High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 15% of all Washington high schools and achieving a 90% graduation rate, which is well above the state average. The school shows particular strength in 10th grade English and 11th grade science, where student proficiency significantly exceeds state benchmarks. With a small enrollment and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1, students benefit from a focused learning environment, and the school community has a lower rate of economic disadvantage compared to many state averages.
Parents should note some performance variations, as 8th graders, in particular, have struggled in science compared to their older peers, indicating a potential area for curriculum focus. While the high school is strong, its test scores in math and English are somewhat lower than the Colfax School District average, suggesting the elementary and middle schools in the district are also high-achieving. Overall, this single-school area offers a consistently high-quality education with excellent graduation results and a supportive, small-school setting.
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